"American Idol" - Top Three Results - May 19, 2010
Ryan says 47 million votes came in.
He sits around and raps with the contestants about how they're feeling, the competition thus far, their "real lives," how much work the show is, and the judges comments. "Not every single comment was usable," quips Casey.
Ford Commercial: "Wild One (Real Wild Child)," the gang graffittis a wall and comes to life as animated artwork.
Video Package: Casey's return to Texas. We get the requisite screaming girls, Fox affiliate visit, family reunion, and rally. It's at a stadium with thousands of people. He also visits the hospital where he was cared for after his accident and thanks them. His mini-concert also has thousands in attendance.
Performance: Travis Garland, a former boy band-er that Perez Hilton is pimping. Hilton says he's better than Justin Timberlake. He is wrong. Garland sings his single "Believe." There's a "Stomp"-style percussion choir and a cadre of back up dancers.
Video Package: Crystal heads home to Ohio. Fox affiliate, fans, family reunion, autographs, a parade with thousands of fans, a gift of the key to the city of Toledo from the mayor, a declaration of Crystal Bowersox Day. Her mini-concert is dubbed "Bowerstock." She is touched they used her own song "Holy Toledo" as part of the package.
Video Package: Lee is off to Chicago for the same routine including a visit to his elementary school complete with cute screaming kids. He gets to throw the first pitch at a Cubs game. He goes to his paint store and visits old friends. He's sweetly overwhelmed. His mini-concert may win the attendance award, the benefit of living in a large urban area.
Performance: Justin Bieber sings his songs "You Smile" and "Baby."
Going Home: Casey James